Alice G. O’Brien Swiatek, 79, of North Haven, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. She was the wife of Michael C. Swiatek. Born in New Haven on June 24, 1932; daughter of the late James and Beatrice Gaffney O’Brien. Alice had worked for State Superior Court; the former Marlin Firearms and later for Anthem Blue Cross until her retirement. She also had a private practice typing business. Alice was a former member of the North Haven Housing Commission; enjoyed gardening and knitting; was an avid North Haven High School Athletic enthusiast. Mother of Michael J. Swiatek (Linda D’Agostino) of West Haven, Susan Swiatek of Ridgefield, Patricia Swiatek and Steven (Colonna) Swiatek all of North Haven. Grandmother to her little angel Jamie Lynn Swiatek. Sister of James (Patricia) O’Brien of New Haven, Robert (Arlene) O’Brien of Seymour, Nancy Kenny of Hamden and the late Patrick O’Brien.
Her Funeral Procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Monday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Vitas Hospice Service, 1579 Straits Tpke, Unit #C, Middlebury, CT 06762.